Here are some new and some new-to-me murals seen this week on South 1st Street in San Jose. I always appreciate the colorful creativity of the artists’ work and am often surprised by the imagery.
When I was here last winter the site at 791 South 1st Street was a car dealership and the building that now houses Idol Karaoke, which backs on to the same lot, was a hairdressing salon. These walls are now much more colorful and interesting than they used to be!
I have always liked the mural at the California Car Wash but I think this is the first time I have taken a picture of it. The waves, boats, and seagulls seem very appropriate for a water-related business.
Snowbird of Paradise 
Amazing! You don’t see art like this in Guelph. Or maybe I haven’t been looking.
I love that there are lots of murals in San Jose and there are more and more showing up in Edmonton, too. I usually see them when I’m out walking and then I wonder why I didn’t see them when I was driving!
I absolutely love it when you share your shots! Beautiful!
Thank you, Sally.
I love your discoveries and I feel more positive (which is difficult currently in SJ) about the future of downtown as I see it through your lens! Thank you.
Thank you, Mary Beth. I feel the same way about murals. They always brighten my day.
That last one would be lovely on a wall in my house 🙂 WOW.
Now, there’s an idea!
These are great. We’ve discussed before about me wishing to wander the streets of Johannesburg looking for this sort of street art. You are fortunate.
Thanks, Ark. I am thankful for my freedom of movement and sorry that you do not share it.
Me too!